Reference Manual for the WG602 v2 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point

How to Configure a WG602 v2 as a Repeater

Note: Because Repeater mode communications are half duplex, the throughput decreases with each subsequent Repeater mode node in a sequence of up to 4 maximum nodes.

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Figure 5-5: Wireless Repeater

Note: The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2 bridging and repeater modes are only compatible with the NETGEAR WG602v2 and the NETGEAR WG302 Wireless Access Points.

1.Verify the following parameters for all access points: Note: WPA is not available in Repeater mode.

Verify that the LAN network configuration of the WG602 v2 Access Points are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices

If using DHCP, all WG602 v2 Access Points should be set to “Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client)” in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic IP Settings menu.

If MAC access control list security is enabled on the APs, verify that the MAC access control lists on each AP are complete for the entire network and accurate.

2.Configure AP1 in Repeater mode.

3.Enter the MAC address of AP2 in the Remote MAC Address boxes of AP1. You can locate the MAC address in the Information page of the WG602 v2.

4.Deploy AP1 on LAN Segment 1.

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